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9/30/2008 Support Grows for OARDC's Domestic Rubber Project: Veyance Funds Research WOOSTER, Ohio — The drive to develop an alternative source of natural rubber that can grow right here in Ohio has received another boost, thanks to a competitive grant awarded by the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) and funds contributed by Veyance Technologies, the global manufacturer of Goodyear Engineered Products.
9/30/2008 Secrest Autumn Discovery Day is Saturday (Oct. 4); Features Plant Sale, Garden Walks, Dedication Ceremony WOOSTER, Ohio — A plant sale, garden walks and the dedication of the new John Streeter Garden Amphitheater will highlight Secrest Arboretum’s sixth annual Autumn Discovery Day.
9/30/2008 Secrest Plant Sale Set for Saturday (Oct. 4); Slate Includes Winterberry Holly, 100 Others WOOSTER, Ohio — Choose from more than 110 types of trees and shrubs — Acer to zelkova, Ohio buckeye to Chinese chestnut, California incense cedar to Mountain Fire andromeda — at Secrest Arboretum’s Autumn Discovery Day plant sale.
9/29/2008 Ohio State Research: Flooding Might Help Lower Gas Emissions from Wetlands COLUMBUS, Ohio -- River floods and storms that send water surging through swamps and marshes near rivers and coastal areas might cut in half the average greenhouse gas emissions from those affected wetlands, according to recent research at Ohio State University. A study suggests that pulses of water through wetlands result in lower average emissions of greenhouse gases over the course of the year compared to the emissions from wetlands that receive a steady flow of water.
9/29/2008 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Run, Hamster, Run (for the Week of Oct. 5, 2008) Q. Dear Twig: My pet hamster runs in her wheel all the time. OK, not all the time, but a lot. At least at night. How far do you think she runs?
9/26/2008 Chow Line: 'Mother grain' quinoa a complete protein (for 10/5/08) In a recent column, you mentioned that soy is the only plant-based food that's considered a complete protein. I thought quinoa was, too.
9/24/2008 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Again with the Recycled Pencils (for the Week of Sept. 28, 2008) Q. Dear Twig: So what are those recycled pencils like?
9/24/2008 Remember Safety When Harvesting Downed Corn COLUMBUS, Ohio -- With windblown corn in various conditions, from leaning stalks to plants on the ground, harvesting may be a challenge this fall. But in the haste to salvage crop losses, the one thing farmers should not forget is safety.
9/23/2008 Oct. 20-22 Cattle AI School: Steps to Better Genetics, Performance BELLE VALLEY, Ohio — Learn ways to boost the genetics and performance of your cattle at Ohio State’s Cattle Artificial Insemination School, Oct. 20-22.
9/23/2008 Farm Science Review Goes On Despite Wind Storm LONDON, Ohio -- When the 46th annual Ohio State University Farm Science Review began on Sept. 16, there was little, if any, indication that hurricane-force winds from Hurricane Ike had swept through the grounds two days prior.
9/19/2008 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Dude, What's with the (Recycled) Pencils? (for the Week of Sept. 21, 2008) Q. Dear Twig: I know something else they make pencils out of. It isn’t plastic, either. It’s paper!
9/19/2008 Corn Condition a Mixed Bag Following Wind Storm COLUMBUS, Ohio -- After the wind storm from Hurricane Ike, Ohio farmers are finding their corn in one of two states: either standing relatively well or taking a beating, and it pretty much depends on the stage of maturity as to how difficult the crop will be to harvest.
9/19/2008 Chow Line: Canning complex; try freezing instead (for 9/28/08) This year I was tempted to start home canning to try to stretch my garden harvest into the fall and winter. But whenever I read about canning, it seems very complicated. Any advice?
9/15/2008 Family Fundamentals: Parents: Watch for signs of online bullying (for September 2008) We have recently discovered that our daughter has been bullied online. What’s the best approach to deal with this?
9/15/2008 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: The Tree They Make Pencils Out Of (for the Week of Sept. 14, 2008) Q. Dear Twig: What kind of wood do they make wood pencils out of?
9/12/2008 Chow Line: Protein easy for vegetarians to get (for 9/21/08) What would be a protein replacement for an individual who does not eat meat or eggs?
9/11/2008 Next Secrest Bird Walk is Saturday (Sept. 13) WOOSTER, Ohio — Ohio State's Secrest Arboretum will host a free public bird walk Sept. 13. Members of the Greater Mohican Audubon Society and the Tri-county Bird Watchers will lead it.
9/10/2008 4-H Makes Farm Science Review Debut LONDON, Ohio -- Visitors to this year's Farm Science Review will be greeted by a familiar face: Ohio 4-H Youth Development.
9/10/2008 Explore Change of Ohio's Forests During Soils Conference BELLVILLE, Ohio -- Explore change of Ohio's forests through the impact of the emerald ash borer to agriculture to urban development at the 28th annual Central States Forest Soils Conference.
9/9/2008 OARDC Scientist Wins International Plant Pathology Award WOOSTER, Ohio — Larry Madden, a professor of plant pathology at Ohio State University’s Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) in Wooster, has been awarded the 2008 Jakob Eriksson Prize for his numerous contributions in plant-disease epidemiology.
9/8/2008 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Spreading Better Butter Words (for the Week of Sept. 7, 2008) Q. Dear Twig: Why do they call it butter?
9/8/2008 Be a Part of Ohio's Grape/Wine Industries. Learn How at Farm Science Review. LONDON, Ohio -- Over 750,000 gallons of wine were produced from Ohio's 2,200 acres of vineyards last year, and with demand outstripping supply, interested producers can learn what it takes to establish their own vineyard at this year's Farm Science Review.
9/5/2008 Chow Line: Warning: 'Zeroes' on labels can add up (for 9/14/08) At what point is the amount of cholesterol and trans fat required to be listed on labels? Many foods list the amount as "0," but the ingredients indicate the food must contain some.
9/4/2008 If You Work with Trees: Register for EAB Regional Workshop to Learn the Latest on Ash Pest Science, Management Sept. 24-25 in Dayton DAYTON, Ohio — Here’s a unique opportunity for anyone who works with trees in Ohio and surrounding states — arborists and other industry professionals, community officials, park managers, educators and others — to access the latest information about emerald ash borer (EAB) and network with experts and colleagues: the “Out of the Ashes — What We Know About EAB” workshop, which will be held Sept. 24-25 in Dayton, Ohio.
9/3/2008 Bats: Dispel the Myths and Learn the Truths at Farm Science Review LONDON, Ohio -- Fact or fiction: Bats are flying rodents. Not true. Bats feed on human blood. Nope. Bats love to get tangled in your hair. Wrong again. Get the real facts about this unique animal at this year's Ohio State University Farm Science Review.
9/3/2008 Dry Weather Inviting Soybean Pests WOOSTER, Ohio -- Abnormally dry conditions continue to plague Ohio, and lack of rain has been inviting pest problems for the state's soybean crop.
9/2/2008 Purdue Efforts, Experts Spotlighted at Farm Science Review WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue University will once again have a presence at the annual Ohio State University Farm Science Review, which will be Sept. 16-18 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio.
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